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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 323.94 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 323.94 and 136.54 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 323.94 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/323.94 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 323.94 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 44,230.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,230.77/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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